Top Causes of Water Damage

9/30/2021 (Permalink)

Here are the top causes of water damage

• Appliance leaks or failure
• Sewer backup or clog
• Water overflow and buildup
• Plumbing, leaking, or burst pipes

It's critical to act quickly when a water-related emergency develops. If action is not taken immediately to contain water damage, it can rapidly damage a structure.

Within Minutes: 

• Waters spreads rapidly 
• Carpet, subflooring, and padding beneath flooring can become saturated quickly
• Furniture begins to leach and stain

Within Hours:

• Furniture will swell
• Cabinetry will distort and weaken
• Dyes from fabric stored together can bleed

Within 24 Hours

• Humidity will cause odor

Within Days

• Fungi and mold will become visible 
• Musty odor will be present
• Painted walls will begin to peel

Within Weeks

• Mold infests organic materials, which will become unsalvageable
• Area becomes hazardous 
• Property may have to be gutted down to studs

Within Months

• Cost repairs may be more than what insurance can cover
• Neglect may disqualify owner of property from an insurance claim

Contact SERVPRO Elmhurst today if you have any water damage or concerns! (630)758-1701